I haven't seen it reported, but the Giants O Line coaches attended the Duke Pro Day this morning to check out 2 OLs that will be drafted next month.
Also reported that the Giants coaches took both linemen to dinner last night.
More on the two Duke offensive linemen that will be drafted next month.
Graham Barton-he played left tackle this season, but in prior seasons had played center.
Fans couldn't see much of Barton at the Senior Bowl or Combine because of an injury, but he was healthy at the Pro Day and performed extremely well.
The report (attached) shows a 4.95 forty, and the Duke website is claiming he ran in the 4.8s. Either way, very impressive. He apparently was impressive in all line drills as well.
I thought the Giants might have a shot at Barton with their #39 pick, but the trade for Burns leaves the Giants at pick # 47 and its unlikely he is still on the board at that time.
Jacob Monk-a 5th year Senior at center that possibly would have been drafted in 2023 had he decided to come out. For those of you that watched the Combine-Monk tied the All Time Combine record for an OL-with a 10 yard split in 1.66 seconds. Monk suffered with an ankle injury the entire season, and it clearly effected his play. This morning he lifted the bar 31 times and he already has the All Time Duke football record in the power clean. Monk is a two time team captain.
Monk's leadership, speed and great strength make him a solid Day Three draft prospect.
PS- for those wondering, YES Daniel Jones attended this mornings Duke Pro Day.
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Except Graham Barton is legit... Probably won't be there at pick 47 though.
Hopefully Philly takes the 1st hit.
The o line must be fixed. The only player that has played well for the Giants is AT the test should not be guaranteed job.
Barton is a way better prospect than either of those guys. I don’t even see him making it to the Giants 2nd round pick. Ezeudu was a huge reach for where the Giants took him
The Giants did a virtual Zoom call with Beaux Limmer from Arkansas. Athleticism really stood out at the Combine. Played in 49 games at Little Rock. Called a center by many, but has played all 3 IOLs and feels his best position is guard.
During the Michigan Pro Day, Bricillo worked out Karsen Barnhart. 31 career starts for the Wolverines playing both tackle and guard, though his NFL future is thought to be at guard.
Let's not forget that the Giants O Line has sucked for 10 years. Yeah, we signed some veterans, but the search for talent must be ongoing to find the 9 best O linemen to make this years roster. And this draft is extremely strong along the O Line.